DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN (TEXTILES)

What is the course about?

Design and Technology offers candidates an opportunity to gain personal satisfaction and a positive experience from working with a variety of materials. The practical problem solving processes within the course will encourage independent learning, creativity and innovation.

It offers wide opportunities ranging from fashion and aesthetics to industrial uses of textiles and from creative and individual work to aspects of manufacturing and industrial and commercial practices.

The specification has been designed to encourage candidates to take a broad view of technology and design, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacturing and marketing.

What will I learn?

Areas of the theory work :

• Materials and components
• design and market influences
• processes and manufacture

You will:

• develop creative design and technological capabilities
• develop knowledge and understanding of processes
• develop design and technology activities from a historical perspective
• understand industrial practices
• use ICT to enhance their design and technology capabilities
• develop critical evaluation skills and so be able to make informed choices

When does the course start?

 The course starts in September of each year.

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Who is the awarding Body?

AQA

How long does the course last?

The course is taught as a two-year programme.

AS - 1 year

A2 - 1 year

What can i do next?

AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.

Are there any entry requirments?

GCSE – Design and Technology Textiles would be an advantage but is not essential.

Are there any other requirements?

Experimental work fabric will be provided but the majority of materials will be provided by the student.

A sewing machine would be an advantage but it is not essential.

How is the course assessed?

A/S Unit 1 Written paper – 30% of the A/S marks – 15% of the A level marks

A/S Unit 2 Coursework – a design and make activity – 40% of the A/S marks 20% of the A level marks. It can be a single project / 2 smaller projects or a portfolio of work.

A/S Unit 3 Written paper – 30% of the A/S marks 15% of the A level marks

A2 Unit 4 – Product study – 15% of the A level marks. An in-depth study based on the development and manufacture of a single or group of products.

A2 Unit 5 – Coursework – a design and make activity – 15% of the A level marks. A single substantial design and make project.

A2 Unit 6 – Written paper – 20% of the A level marks

A moderator from the examining body externally verifies all internally assessed coursework.

How much does the course cost?

All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.

Are there any exam fees?

Exam fees are not payable by 16-19 year olds sitting these units for the first time.
Mature students will be advised as to the exam fees when enrolling prior to the start of the course.

Whom should I contact for advice?

Jenny Woods
Tollbar B & E College
Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN36 4RZ

Tel: 01472 500505

Equal opportunities (statement)

The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.